How severe is CVE-2020-23995?

CVE-2020-23995 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-23995 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-23995?

CVE-2020-23995 affects Ilias. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-23995?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-23995 published?

CVE-2020-23995 was published on 2021-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-23995

CVE-2020-23995 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ilias with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-209.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-209
Affected product: Ilias
Published: 2021-05-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability in ILIAS before 5.3.19, 5.4.12 and 6.0 allows remote authenticated attackers to get the upload data path via a workspace upload.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-23995?: An information disclosure vulnerability in ILIAS before 5.3.19, 5.4.12 and 6.0 allows remote authenticated attackers to get the upload data path via a workspace upload.
How severe is CVE-2020-23995?: CVE-2020-23995 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-23995 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-23995?: CVE-2020-23995 affects Ilias. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-23995?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-23995 published?: CVE-2020-23995 was published on 2021-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ilias:ilias:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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